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These minutes are not verbatim – they are the secretary’s interpretation of what took place at the meeting – Open Meeting Law – Section III.
Members present: Peter Conner, David Peck, William Keohan, Edward Conroy, James Simpson, and Mike Leary
Members absent: Michael Main
Director of Inspectional Services: Paul McAuliffe
Recording Secretary: Tracey McCarthy
Mr. Conner called the meeting to order and explained the procedures for the evening.
Public Hearing: Southern Dunes (Copper Cove Village) – Case # 3733
216 Water Street
4 Special Permits and 1 Modification of a Special Permit
(Project is to construct 42 Residential Dwelling Units)
Sitting: No one seated
Mr. Keohan, the Clerk, read the legal advertisement into the record.
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
- Notice of Public Hearing
- December 6, 2013 Distribution Memo
- December 5, 2013 ZBA Petition Application
- Department of Inspectional Services Denial dated December 10, 2013
- Unofficial Property Card for Parcel ID 012-000-064-000
- Unofficial Property Card for Parcel ID 012-000-053-000
- Deed recorded with Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in BK 33543, PG 107
- December 3, 2013 MOU between Plymouth Office of Community Development and Southern Dunes LLC
- Case #3379 Decision
- January 14, 2014 Planning Board recommendation
- December 11,2013 Engineering comments
- December 31, 2013 Fire Dept. response
- September 5, 2013 Plymouth Center Steering Committee comments
- December 11, 2013 Design Review Board comments
- Beals & Thomas Peer Review dated January 6, 2014
- Engineering Report dated December 2, 2013 prepared by McCarty Engineering, Inc.
- Planting Plan – Sheet L1 – dated December 5, 2013 Revised & Received January 28, 2014
- Plant List, Planting Notes, & Plant Details – Sheet L2 – dated December 5, 2013 Revised & Received January 28, 2014
- Proposed Elevations – West, East, and North dated November 27, 2013
- Special Permit Plans:
- Cover Sheet
- Sheet 1 - Existing Conditions Plan dated April 13, 2006
- Sheet 2 - Layout & Materials Plan dated December 2, 2013
- Sheet 3 - Grading & Drainage Plan dated December 2, 2013
- Sheet 4 - Utility Plan dated December 2, 2013
- Sheet 5 - Construction Details dated December 2, 2013
- Sheet 6 - Construction Details dated December 2, 2013
- Sheet 7 – Construction Details dated December 2, 2013
- 4 Architectural renderings received January 28, 2014
- Site section (@ north end of site) dated January 25, 2014
- January 28, 2014 Letter from Atty. Betters requesting continuance
Attorney Betters, representing Applicant, reviewed his letter requesting a continuance. He stated that the Planning Board recommended granting the request for the Special Permits with conditions. Atty. Betters then explained that the continuance is being requested to address some of these conditions.
Mr. Peck motioned to approve continuance of Special Permits for Case No. 3733 until May 7, 2014 @ 7:30 p.m. Mr. Simpson seconded.
Granted unanimously (6-0)
Informal Hearing: Cranberry Crescent – Case # 2946
Carver Road & Plympton Road
Condition No. 20 – Review of Landscaping Plans
Sitting: Mr. Conner, Mr. Peck, Mr. Conroy, and Mr. Leary
Abstention: Mr. Main
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
- Excerpts from December 4, 2013 public hearing
- January 21, 2014 letter from Atty. Robert Betters
- December 12, 2013 DECISION letter from ZBA Hearing on December 4, 2013
- January 20, 2014 Email from Atty. Betters RE: Amendment of MOU
- January 15, 2013 MOU
- Plympton Road Undulation Plan – Drawing No. 1 (Sheet 1 of 4) dated January 17, 2014
- Plympton Road Undulation Plan – Drawing No. 2 (Sheet 2 of 4) dated January 17, 2014
- Landscaping Exhibit – Drawing No. 3 – (Sheet 3 of 4) dated January 17, 2014
- Landscaping Exhibit – Drawing No. 4 – (Sheet 4 of 4) dated January 17, 2014
Attorney Betters, representing Applicant, recapped the December 12, 2013 Decision letter from the ZBA. He then itemized and reviewed the documents that were submitted to the ZBA relative to satisfying Condition No. 20.
Kevin Dandrade, Principal of TEC, expanded upon the landscaping plan as presented to the ZBA He further explained the four different areas and walls that will be constructed. He then explained the Undulation Plan. Mr. Dandrade closed by discussing existing vegetation.
Jon Henson, Landscape Architect, discussed landscaping along Plympton Road. He closed by commenting on the vegetation and curb cut landscaping.
Mr. Peck made motion that the informal presentation of the undulation and landscaping plan requirement has been met as presented for Case No. 2946. Mr. Leary seconded.
Granted unanimously (4-0)
Public Hearing: Indianhead Realty, Inc. – Case #3734
1929 State Road
2 Special Permits in order to construct a maintenance barn, recreational/athletic
fields, and supporting equipment shed to enhance existing recreational
campground activities.
Sitting: No one seated
Mr. Keohan, the Clerk, read the legal advertisement into the record.
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
- Notice of Public Hearing
- January 16, 2014 Letter from Atty. Danehey RE Request to continue
- January 24, 2014 Letter from Atty. Danehey RE Reschedule hearing to March 5, 2014
Richard Churchill, Applicant, reviewed the January 24, 2014 letter from Atty. Danehey requesting a continuance to March 5, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Conroy motioned to approve continuance of Special Permit for Case No. 3734 until
March 5, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Peck seconded.
Granted unanimously (6-0)
Other Business: Approval of January 15, 2014 ZBA Meeting Minutes
Mr. Peck motioned for the Board to approve the January 15, 2014 Meeting Minutes as presented. Mr. Simpson seconded. Agreed unanimously (5-0). Abstention: Mr. Conroy
Mr. Leary motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Peck seconded. Agreed unanimously (6-0)
*On file with the Zoning Board of Appeals in project case files.
Respectfully Submitted
Tracey McCarthy
Administrative Secretary
Approved: March 5, 2014
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